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High Schools in York County Public Schools

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At a glance

DistrictYork County Public Schools6^th of 131 Virginia districtsFull district overview →

Schools

4,130

Students

Top rankedTabb High40^th of 331 Virginia high schools

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Biggest riser

York River Academy up 259 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Bruton High 12.5 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

4★

3★

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Summary:

York County Public Schools in Virginia serves five high schools — Grafton High, Tabb High, York High, Bruton High, and York River Academy — with a combined enrollment of 4,130 students. This is a high-performing district, ranked 6th out of 131 in Virginia with a 5-star rating. Tabb High is the standout among traditional schools, ranking 40th in the state with an 88th-percentile score, a 96.9% graduation rate, and the lowest poverty rate at 21.8% free/reduced lunch eligibility. York High is close behind with the highest graduation rate (97.5%) and lowest chronic absenteeism (10.1%) among the larger schools. York River Academy is a tiny 72-student school with a perfect 100% graduation rate and no dropouts, but its state ranking swings wildly from #4 to #301 to #42 over three years due to its small size.

Grafton High and Bruton High rank lower but still beat state averages on graduation. Grafton serves the highest-need population (44.2% free/reduced lunch) yet spends the least per student ($8,498) and has the largest classes (16:1). Bruton has the district’s highest chronic absenteeism at 18.6%, nearly double the district average. Math is a clear strength: Tabb earned 100% Algebra II proficiency, and all schools exceeded the state average in Algebra I. However, 10th-grade Biology is a weak spot for Grafton (51.1%) and Bruton (56.6%), while Tabb and York meet or exceed the state average. Tabb also posts a puzzlingly low VA/US History score of 16.7% — far below the district average of 40.2% — despite strong results in reading, writing, and math.

For parents, Tabb High offers the most consistent top-tier academics, while York High excels in attendance, graduation, and English reading. Grafton High does well given its challenges, and Bruton High has strong reading and writing scores but needs improvement in attendance and biology. York River Academy is a unique small-school option with excellent graduation and dropout outcomes, but its test scores should be viewed with caution. Overall, York County families can expect strong graduation rates, excellent math proficiency, and a few targeted areas for district improvement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Writing (2026)			SOL Geometry (2026)				SOL Algebra I (2026)				SOL Algebra II (2026)				SOL Chemistry (2026)		SOL Biology (2026)				SOL Earth Science (2026)				SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL Geography (2026)			SOL VA and US History (2026)				SOL World History I (2026)				SOL World History II (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Geometry 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 12th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 11th Grade	SOL Algebra II 12th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 11th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 10th Grade	SOL Geography 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 9th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL World History I 12th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL World History II 11th Grade	SOL World History II 12th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grafton High	Public	9-12	403 Grafton Dr	Yorktown	23692	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 898-0530	1,235	77	16.0	44.2%	658 (53.3%)	155 (12.6%)	156 (12.6%)	110 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	151 (12.2%)	66.6	109^th of 331 public high schools	67.1%		75.7	53^rd of 328 public high schools	83.8%	56	387.0	89.1	91.7	90.7	62.5	< 50%		84.1	378.0	435.0	≥ 50%	97.6	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	385.0	82.6	51.1	52.9	405.0	< 50%	392.0	≥ 50%		397.0	94.0	90.0	92.7	73.9			367.0	51.2	< 50%	78.7	64.3	≥ 50%			446.0			$8,498	$398	$8,099
Bruton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	185 East Rochambeau Dr	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	York County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 220-4050	723	58	12.5	33.5%	346 (47.9%)	151 (20.9%)	129 (17.8%)	20 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	74 (10.2%)	65.2	114^th of 331 public high schools	65.6%		70.4	87^th of 328 public high schools	73.5%	27		88.2	403.0	81.1	< 50%	< 50%		86.1	58.3	≥ 50%	410.0	92.1	≥ 50%	< 50%		≥ 50%	< 50%	89.9	56.6	64.3	396.0	≥ 50%	384.0	394.0	≥ 50%		95.4	≥ 50%	83.8	386.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	< 50%	383.0	≥ 50%	81.4	≥ 50%		≥ 50%	≥ 50%	397.0		≥ 50%	$10,799	$522	$10,277
Tabb High	Public	9-12	4431 Big Bethel Rd	Yorktown	23693	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 867-7400	1,153	75	15.3	21.8%	629 (54.6%)	154 (13.4%)	135 (11.7%)	99 (8.6%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	128 (11.1%)	77.3	40^th of 331 public high schools	87.9%		77.2	40^th of 328 public high schools	87.8%		< 50%	86.5	71.4	96.9	58.8	< 50%	< 50%	94.4	394.0	57.1	≥ 50%	100.0	≥ 50%	431.0		418.0	395.0	96.2	74.4	385.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	72.7	385.0	≥ 50%	< 50%	94.2	369.0	92.2	≥ 50%				16.7		92.5	≥ 50%	< 50%		< 50%	64.7	426.0		$9,946	$583	$9,363
York High	Public	9-12	9300 Geo Wash Mem Hwy	Yorktown	23692	York County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 898-0354	947	69	13.8	30.1%	562 (59.3%)	131 (13.8%)	119 (12.6%)	33 (3.5%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	95 (10.0%)	72	76^th of 331 public high schools	77.0%		75.7	54^th of 328 public high schools	83.5%	22	< 50%	87.8	83.3	85.5	55.6	≥ 50%		89.5	393.0	432.0	≥ 50%	94.9	406.0	≥ 50%	< 50%	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	91.1	68.9	429.0	≥ 50%	≥ 50%	75.0	≥ 50%	< 50%	≥ 50%	97.6	419.0	83.3	< 50%			< 50%	59.4	< 50%	84.0	381.0		< 50%	87.8	33.3	≥ 50%		$11,370	$627	$10,743
York River Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	9300 Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy.	Yorktown	23692	York County	York County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(757) 898-0516	72	12	6.1		44 (61.1%)	10 (13.9%)	8 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (13.9%)	77	42^nd of 331 public high schools	87.3%		25.2	301^st of 328 public high schools	8.2%	259		93.3	≥ 50%	419.0	< 50%			422.0	≥ 50%			≥ 50%						475.0	423.0				≥ 50%				93.3	≥ 50%	≥ 50%				< 50%		< 50%	76.9								$22,922	$3,719	$19,202

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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